DPR Construction

Mgr - Precon

DPR Construction$100K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 7 years of experience in preconstruction, estimating, project management, or similar fields required.
  • 1-2 years of managerial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Leads and develops preconstruction teams for exceptional performance.
  • Directs project estimates, budgets, and schedules for accuracy and alignment.
  • Coordinates with teams for constructability reviews and value engineering during planning.
  • Oversees bid package development and ensures compliance with standards.
  • Guides risk assessment and mitigation during preconstruction phases.
  • Supports negotiations with subcontractors and suppliers for favorable contract terms.
  • Collaborates to ensure clarity in scope, risk allocation, and competitive positioning.

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities to enhance team skills.
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams for dynamic project execution.
  • Strong focus on innovation and continuous improvement culture.
  • Establishment of valuable client relationships to enhance business reputation.
  • Opportunity to lead complex projects with significant impact.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Job Summary:
Manages preconstruction individuals to deliver high-quality results and foster professional growth. Collaborates with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to drive accurate estimating, value engineering, and risk assessment, supporting informed decision-making and project success. Oversees the preparation and review of budgets, schedules, and bid packages, ensuring deliverables meet quality standards and organizational goals. Guides teams in identifying and resolving preconstruction challenges, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement. Advances organizational reputation by building strong client relationships and delivering transparent, high-quality preconstruction services.

Key Responsibilities:
Leads, manages, and develops a team of preconstruction individuals to achieve exceptional performance and encourage talent development.
Directs the preparation and validation of project estimates, budgets, and schedules, ensuring accuracy and alignment with project requirements.
Coordinates with design, engineering, and procurement teams to integrate constructability reviews and value engineering into preconstruction planning while partnering with safety, project operations, scheduling, and field operations stakeholders, ensuring their insights are reflected in logistics, phasing, and cost assumptions.
Oversees the development and issuance of bid packages, ensuring compliance with organizational standards and client expectations.
Guides the identification, assessment, and mitigation of complex, escalated project risks during the preconstruction phase and leads client meetings and presentations to communicate preconstruction strategies, progress, and recommendations.
Supports the negotiation of standard and complex contracts and agreements with subcontractors and suppliers, ensuring favorable terms and adherence to project goals.
Coordinates and strategizes with SPW and Family of Companies involvement by ensuring scope clarity, appropriate risk allocation, and competitive positioning, and oversees bid solicitation, scope leveling, final pricing review, trade partner risk and opportunities in partnership with Sr and Lead estimators.

Education Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, a related field, or equivalent experience required.

Work Experience:
7 years of experience in preconstruction, estimating, project management, or a related field required.
1 - 2 years of experience in a managerial capacity preferred.

Certifications and Licenses:
None required.

About DPR Construction

DPR Construction is a commercial general contractor and construction management firm. The company provides preconstruction, construction, and post-construction services for a variety of markets, including healthcare, advanced technology, higher education, and corporate offices. DPR Construction was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Redwood City, California. The company has offices throughout the United States and has completed projects in various countries, including Singapore and the Netherlands.
Learn more about DPR Construction
Size
4,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1990

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